Dia de Muertos Portrait Painting Workshop

Join a LIVE art workshop to learn how to paint an image of a loved one, special person or historic figure who has passed. This portrait can be placed on an altar you prepare to honor and celebrate this special person during Día de los Muertos, which is celebrated on November 1st and 2nd in Mexico and other parts of Latin America. This workshop will be taught by Chelo Montoya, Assistant Vice President of Education and Public Programs at Los Angeles County of Art (LACMA). Chelo is a native of the Central Valley and is a strong supporter of art programming for youth. All proceeds from the event support Arte Americas, a Latino cultural arts center in downtown Fresno.

Kit pickup instructions
Due to COVID-19, our art center is currently closed, but you can pick up your kits at our sponsor, Paz Dermatology’s business on Friday, October 23rd: 8:00 am – 5:00pm.
7025 N. Chestnut Ave., Suite 105, Fresno, CA 93720
128 N. Akers St., Suite C, Visalia, CA 93291

1 business day before class, you will receive an email from us with the Zoom meeting information. You must have a Zoom account – get yours free at https://zoom.us/signup. Click the Zoom link at the workshop start time and enter your unique meeting ID.

For questions, email info@arteamericas.org.

Included Materials:

• 1 (8×10″) canvas

• Palette

• Acrylic paint

• Pencil

• Paint brushes

What else you’ll need:

• cup for water

• paper towel or napkin

• Photo of the individual you will be drawing (optional)